Alabama § 34-23-150 - Definitions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-23-150 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-23-150. Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) BOARD. The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.
(2) COMPONENT. Any ingredient used in the compounding of a drug product.
(3) COMPOUNDING. The preparation, mixing, assembling, packaging, and labeling of a drug or device as the result of a licensed practitioner’s prescription drug order or initiative based on the practitioner/patient/pharmacist relationship in the course of professional practice.
a. Compounding may also be for the purpose of, or as incident to, research, teaching, or chemical analysis.
b. Compounding includes the preparation of drugs or devices in anticipation of prescription drug orders based on routine, regularly observed prescribing patterns.
c. Reconstitution of commercial products is not considered compounding for purposes of this article.
(4) COMPOUNDED OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS. A medical product that is prepared, packaged, and labeled in a pharmacy that can be sold by the pharmacy without a prescription.
(5) MANUFACTURING. The production, preparation, propagation, conversion, or processing of a drug or device, either directly or indirectly, by extraction from substances of natural origin or independently by means of chemical or biological synthesis and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substance or substances or labeling or relabeling of its container, and the promotion and marketing of such drugs or devices. Manufacturing also includes any preparation of a drug or device that is given or sold for resale by a pharmacy, practitioner, or other person. The distribution of inordinate amounts of compounded products without a prescriber/patient/pharmacist relationship is considered manufacturing.
(6) PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. A person, registered with the board, who assists the pharmacist in the practice of compounding.
(7) REASONABLE AMOUNTS OF COMPOUNDED PRODUCTS IN INVENTORY. The amount that is required to meet historical dispensing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-23-150
What does Code of Alabama § 34-23-150 cover?
Section 34-23-150 ("Definitions.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 34-23-150?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 34-23-150" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alabama official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alabama attorney.
How does Alabama § 34-23-150 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alabama can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alabama.